Primary School Teacher

We are looking for a Primary School Teacher for a bilingual school based in Jurong, Jiangsu province. This position is available from the 2026-27 academic year in August 2026.

About the school

Located in Jurong, Jiangsu, just outside Nanjing, this privately run K-12 day and boarding school is part of the Country Garden education group and offers a dual-track model combining the Chinese curriculum with international and fusion programmes, including a full IB continuum and Cambridge pathways. The school serves around 1,500 students with over 200 teachers, including more than 10 expat staff. The campus is modern and well-resourced, with strong emphasis on whole-person education, global perspectives and academic achievement. Expat teachers typically work in the international/fusion sections in English-medium classrooms alongside bilingual Chinese colleagues, supporting students’ academic, personal and language development through inquiry-based learning and a broad co-curricular programme in arts, sports and STEAM.

Job responsibilities

• Teach primary school students using the IB PYP framework and ensure an engaging and enriching learning experience
• Plan and deliver inquiry-based lessons that support students’ academic, social and emotional development
• Prepare lesson plans, learning materials, assessments, report comments and student progress records
• Collaboratively teach alongside fellow educators and actively contribute to the development and enhancement of the school’s curriculum
• Create a student-centered classroom environment that encourages curiosity, independence and international-mindedness
• Assess and monitor students’ progress and provide clear learning targets so that all learners can succeed and improve
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents and caregivers
• Participate in school events, parent communication, co-curricular activities and other duties as required
• Develop supportive and safe learning environments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in English, Language, Literature, Education or a related subject
• Recognized teaching qualification from the candidate’s home country preferred
• Experience teaching primary school students preferred
• IB PYP / UOI experience is preferred, but not required
• Candidates with a strong language or literature background may also be considered, even without prior PYP experience
• Candidates with a language teaching certificate and relevant primary or language teaching experience may also be considered

Benefits

• Monthly salary of 23,000 to 26,000 RMB commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Free on-campus apartment
• Monthly meal allowance of 660 RMB
• Stipend of 5,400 RMB per semester
• Medical insurance
• Paid winter and summer holiday
• Public holidays
• Performance-based bonus